"Assistant or Associate Professor, Psychiatry (PsyD, PhD), College of Medicine - Phoenix"

Position Highlights

The Department of Psychiatry is hiring assistant or associate professor to serve as a clinical psychologist for the Office of Wellbeing in undergraduate and graduate medical education at COM-P. This position will champion wellness and actively engage in programmatic development related to mental health and wellbeing, crisis management and best practices in the field of clinical psychology as it related to trainees in the field of medicine.

This position is 100% clinical. This individual will provide counseling and therapy sessions (initial and follow up) to individual students, residents and fellows in training. Advancing mental healthcare, health education, health promotion and wellness programs will be expected by the team of psychologists. Periodic evaluation of institutional policies, procedures and protocols to mitigate undue stressors impacting student/trainee health and wellness, including when and how to make appropriate referrals and maintain client confidentiality will be critical.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the department and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PCB) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling consultative services to clients who are medical students and graduate trainees (residents and fellows) at COM-P.
• Evaluate treatment protocols and procedures to ensure goals and objectives are met using evidence based and best practice guidelines.
• Execute timely crisis triage/interventions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community healthcare providers and client's PCP/psychiatrist, when indicated, to ensure coordinated care transition and continuity for external referrals.
• Provide consultation, education and training to students, faculty and staff on topics related to mental health and wellness, including sexual health, suicide prevention, stress management and Mental Health First Aid.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to create a culture of wellness on campus and provide resources that support the academic success and personal well-being of students, residents and fellows in training.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and wellness programs and services as a cohesive unit, for students and graduate trainees, using a data driven approach to inform program improvements.
• Carry responsibility for the creation, maintenance and security of confidential records and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA and other applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments concerned with medical, nutritional, pharmaceutical or counseling and psychological services.
• Provide strategic oversight and support to individuals and groups in COM-P as part of the Office of Wellbeing.
• Develop and deliver educational programs to recognize and address/support student/resident wellness needs, including proactively responding to students/residents in distress, while maintaining confidentiality yet ensuring necessary communication with key leaders.
• Participate in event planning and execution for special programs.
• Coordinate and work with mental health leaders to decrease stigma and improve access to and awareness of peer support and mental health services.
• Help students, residents and fellows to feel heard, valued and safe when expressing concerns in their learning environment.
• Develop and implement strategies for sustaining wellness in anticipation of medical student and resident milestones and stressors (e.g., dedicated time, debriefs).
• Assess and support health and safety risk management issues for the College; oversee crisis intervention and serves as a member on related team(s); reviews and analyzes incident reports and recommend actions.
• Ensure compliance and timely documentation for LCME and ACGME accreditation requirements related to student and trainee well-being.
• Assist in integrating existing local and national resources for the college through development and updating of the well-being pages on the website.
• Participate on various committees/task forces to ensure student and resident well-being perspectives are articulated when appropriate.
• Engage in research and other scholarly work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of health care administration, systems, and policies serving a college-age population.
• Demonstrate ability to engage and understand of intersectional identities and related unique issues, and collaborate with key stakeholders on campus policy, procedures and quality improvement and implementation of evidence-based programs, practices, and support that work to decrease health disparities.
• Highly experienced clinician with leadership and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills.
• Highly experienced and skilled at planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating activities appropriate to the advancement of program goals.
• Knowledge of quality assessment and improvement procedures and best practices in health care management, patient care and prevention programs.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and direct business processes, policies, procedures and strategic and organizational planning activities.
• Experience in the design, development and direction of interdisciplinary health-related programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold an PsyD or PhD in clinical or counseling psychology and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Be certified and eligible for practice in the state of AZ.
• Have a demonstrated record of accomplishment of progressively responsible experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, with focus on education and programmatic development.
• Experience in an educational/healthcare setting working with medical students or trainees.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Details

Rank: To be Determined
Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates

Talent Acquisition, Office of Human Resources
talent@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

CV and cover letter is required for to be considered for the position. One additional document will be professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.

Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.